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| #7 Drepung Temple Built in 1416, the Drepung Monastery is situated at the foot of the Mountain Gambo Utse, about 10 kilometers (3.1 miles) to the western suburbs of Lhasa. It is the largest and most influential monastery of the Gelug Sect, a branch of the Tibetan Buddhism, in posses of 141 manor and more than 540 ranches. Together with the Ganden Monastery and the Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery is regarded as one of the "Three Great Monasteries" in Lhasa. - Admission: 55 yuan (US$8.86) |
Tibet, aka the "Roof of the World," is the highest region on the planet, with an average elevation of more than 4,000 meters. Located on a plateau north of the Himalayas, it is a mysterious, exotic place to many outsiders. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the massive, tranquil land with its majestic scenery and mysterious religious culture has exerted an overwhelming attraction on travelers.
Tibet's capital city Lhasa is labeled one of the most dreamed-about cities in the world. An ancient city dating back 1,300 years, Lhasa is home to the magnificent Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple Monastery and Norbulingka (Garden of Treasures), all listed as world heritage sites. May to July is the best time to visit Lhasa, as it rains at night but is still sunny in the daytime.
The following are the top 10 attractions in Lhasa, China.
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Top 10 safest airlines in the world
Bridge Worship Festival in Taijiang, SW China 
Chinese artists from Flight MH370 and their art
Selected photos of 'two sessions'
Most unusual taxis around the world
Sweet photos of mom striking Yoga poses with daughter
Top 10 pure beauties in showbiz
Top 20 happiest cities in China
Beautiful fisherwomen in SE China
History in photos: Anti-Japanese War (1937-1945)
Female SWAT team in Chongqing
1,500-year-old coffin excavated from grassland in N China
Ballerinas anywhere but onstage
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